Nano Lens vs Toss Box
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nano Lens
This camera app significantly reduces photo file sizes by using efficient HEIC compression. It offers a familiar interface for easy use, allowing you to capture more images without consuming excessive storage space on your device.
- Save photos at 1/10 file size
- Efficient HEIC compression
- Familiar camera controls
- No setup required
- Saves directly to Photos app
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Shoot photos at 1/10 size. Nano Lens is a lightweight camera app that saves photos at approximately one-tenth the usual file size, helping you preserve storage space on your iPhone. By using efficient HEIC compression, Nano Lens lets you take everyday photos without worrying about storage. The camera interface is designed to feel familiar and intuitive, similar to the built-in iPhone camera, so you can start shooting immediately. Key Features * Save photos at approximately 1/10 the file size * Efficient HEIC compression for smaller files * Familiar, easy-to-use camera controls * No setup required — just open and shoot * Photos are saved directly to the iOS Photos app Nano Lens is perfect for everyday use, travel, notes, and moments where you want to take lots of photos without filling up your storage.
Toss Box
This app provides a temporary storage space for photos you don't intend to keep long-term. Simply add images, set a timer, and they will be automatically deleted once the duration expires, keeping your main photo library clean.
- Temporary photo tray
- Automatic deletion via timer
- Direct camera capture
- Import from photo library
- Share Extension support
- Export to camera roll
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Took a photo but don't really need it? Can't be bothered to delete it right now? That's what Toss Box is for — a temporary tray for photos you won't keep. How it works Just toss in a photo and walk away. Once the timer runs out, it's gone. No organizing, no forgetting. Perfect for - Receipts and documents you just needed to check - Screenshots you already sent - Quick reference shots you don't want in your camera roll - Anything you just wanted to show someone Features - Take photos directly into your tray with the camera - Import from your photo library - Share photos in from other apps (Share Extension) - Auto-delete when the timer expires - Export back to your camera roll anytime Pro (one-time purchase) - Customize expiration time (1 hour to 30 days) - Change sort order Privacy All photos are stored on your device only and are never sent to any server. Photos are explicitly excluded from iCloud Backup.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nano Lens at 100% against Toss Box's 0%. Nano Lens also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Toss Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nano Lens asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Nano Lens | Toss Box |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tsuneki Kamura | Shota Yamada |
Customer experience
Nano Lens
Toss Box
In-app purchases
Nano Lens
No in-app purchases
Toss Box
- TossBox Pro$3.99









